I have continued on a slow and steady weight loss journey. Recently I have decided to eat clean, meaning just protein and veggies, low carb, if you will. I thought it would be difficult, since I love me some fresh baked bread and butter, but no. I started this only a couple of days ago, however I am noticing a huge change in my cravings. Example?Before I was (I am) an avid coffee drinker, but I have been coffee free for the past maybe 5 days, which I find odd.I don't even miss it... yet.My meals consist of mostly salads with meat and cheese, just basic stuff that I enjoy. I was never a huge desserts or sweets person, but more of a spicy/salty girl with the cravings of chips and dips, jalepenos, cheese, nuts, and SODA! I love SODA! Now, it's a little different. Instead of soda, I turn to mineral water with lime and salt, I get the same sensation of soda without the sugar. Honestly, I'm not having any cravings and I am not constantly hungry. I eat when my stomach growls and attempt not to go more than six hours between meals. I also am very practical, meaning when I go to the market, I spend less than 10€ and eat like a queen for the next 3 days. I also attempt to vary my meals. For example, for breakfast I will have a salad. For lunch, I will eat a protein and veggie plate (most of the time I will have leftovers) and for dinner, another salad with perhaps a hard boiled egg, some cheese or leftovers from lunch! Then the next day, I will switch it up! I don't have time to obsess about what I am going to make or eat. I feel too much choice can lead to bad choices! I simpy buy a couple of things from the market and vary it up that way, staying within the border I have created for myself.

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